Vintage Aircraft Weekend: The Historic Flight Foundation at Paine Field hosts this three-day event, which begins with a Big Band Dinner Dance at 6 p.m. Sept. 1. From 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sept. 2, people can ride in vintage airplanes and walk among biplanes, warbirds, vintage cars and military vehicles. There are kids’ activities, live music, picnic food and a chance to watch aerial maeuvers. On Sept. 3, visit with pilots as they prepare for formation flight demonstrations. Tickets are $15 general admission, $12 for seniors and military, $10 for youth 11 to 17, and free for children age 10 and younger. Call 425-348-3200.
The Evergreen State Fair:Through Sept. 4, just off U.S. 2 at 14405 179th Ave. SE, Monroe. More information at www.evergreenfair.org. Agriculture displays, carnival rides, concerts, contests, crazy animal races, fair food, horses, lumberjack shows, fireworks, pony rides, rodeo, petting zoo, speedway. And much, much more.
Western Heritage Center: And while you are at the fair, stop at the center, 14405 179th Ave. SE, Building 611 on the fairgrounds, Monroe. Explore one of the most comprehensive museums of mining, logging, agriculture and early life in the Pacific Northwest. More at www.westernheritagecenter.org.
Sweet Corn Festival: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sept. 9, Bob’s Corn Maze and Pumpkin Farm, 10917 Elliott Road, Snohomish. Corn maze, kettle corn, roasted corn, corn shucking contests.
Normanna Hall pancake breakfast: Enjoy Scandinavian pancakes, ham and beverages for $8 each (free for ages 6 and younger) Saturday morning, Sept. 9, at the hall, 2725 Oakes Ave., Everett, where you can also browse through the Scandinavian Boutique.
Everett Makers’ Market: The next family friendly sale is noon to 5 p.m. Sept. 23 at 2900 Grand Ave., Everett, next to the Choux Choux Bakery. Food, drinks and goods made by locals. More at www.facebook.com/events.
Imagine Children’s Museum: Located at 1502 Wall St., Everett. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sundays. (The museum is closed Sept. 3-8.) Each third Friday of the month are free admission nights. Play indoors from 5:30 to 9 p.m. at no cost. More at imaginecm.org or 425-258-1006. For holders of Electronic Benefits Transfer cards, the museum admits four people for $3 each per card per visit.
Schack Art Center: 2921 Hoyt Ave., Everett; 425-259-5050. Go to www.schack.org to learn about classes for kids and teens.
Outback Kangaroo Farm: 10030 Highway 530, east of Arlington. Take a tour of the farm to see kangaroos, alpacas, flying squirrels, peacocks, wallaroos and more.
The Reptile Zoo: 22715 U.S. 2, east of Monroe. Get hands-on with lizards, snakes, an albino alligator and other reptiles. More information at www.thereptilezoo.org.
Canopy Tours Northwest Zipline Adventures: Learn more about this zipline outing through the woods on Camano Island by visiting canopytoursnw.com. Or call 360-387-5807.
Hibulb Cultural Center: Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays; noon to 5 p.m. weekends. Free first Thursdays until 8 p.m.; 6410 23rd Ave. NE, Tulalip; 360-716-2635; www.hibulbculturalcenter.org. Vibrant Beauty: Colors of Our Collection is displayed until fall. The exhibit allows visitors to explore how color has influenced Coast Salish people and how it is used today.
Paine Field: The Snohomish County Airport is home to several aviation attractions, including the Flying Heritage & Combat Armor Museum, Future of Flight Aviation Center and Boeing Tour, Historic Flight Foundation and the Museum of Flight Restoration Center. Find information at www.painefield.com/9/Visiting.
Museum of Pop Culture: The museum (formerly EMP) at the Seattle Center, 325 Fifth Ave. N., has current exhibits about science fiction and fantasy, Jimi Hendrix, Nirvana, Star Trek, indie games, the Seattle Seahawks, horror films and more. Open 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. until Sept. 5. More at www.mopop.org. Featured is the new Jim Henson Exhibition — Imagination Unlimited.
Museum of History & Industry: Located at 860 Terry Ave., at the south end of Lake Union, Seattle. The popular exhibit Edible City: A Delicious Journey (about food and eating in the Seattle area) ends Sept. 10. More information is available at mohai.org.
Burke Museum: The museum is at the corner of NE 45th Street and 17th Avenue NE in Seattle. Great exhibits about natural history and culture. More at www.burkemuseum.org.
Pacific Science Center: You have only a few more days to see the Terracotta Warriors from China. The exhibit ends Sept. 4. The center is at 200 Second Ave. N. More information about these artifacts from China is at www.pacificsciencecenter.org/terracotta-warriors. Or call 800-664-8775. A new exhibit on memory opens Sept. 16.
Woodland Park Zoo: Seattle’s zoo, at 5500 Phinney Ave. N., is busy this summer. For information, go to www.zoo.org. The butterfly garden closes Monday. Through Sept. 4, see 500 free-flying butterflies representing 15 species native to North America.
Seattle Aquarium: At 1483 Alaskan Way. More information is available at www.seattleaquarium.org.
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